family holiday card ideas

This is not something I typically do. I’m not really a shopping/fashion/deals blogger, but I’m currently looking online for some pajamas for my own kids, and thought I’d share what I’ve found with you all.

Last year, before the funk of the first trimester hit me, we took pictures in our pjs for our family holiday cards. I happened on a good sale from Lands End, and loved the coordinated, but not too matchy-matchy look. It was also the easiest family self-portrait ever. We threw on our pjs (and I put on some makeup), and piled onto Kendall’s bed.

I set up the camera on my tripod and used my remote to fire off some shots.

The cost of all 4 of our pajamas was less than what one new outfit for myself would have cost. Plus, they were an awesome and acceptable way to hide the first trimester bloat.

The cards, designed by Birdesign, came out super cute, including the jumping-on-the-bed outtake we put on the back.

They are still cute, sitting in the plastic shrink wrap in my closet. By the time I got them, the first trimester was in full swing AND I had the flu. They never went out.

But still! I think the pajama idea was one of my best ever, and I plan to possibly replicate it in a way this year. So I’m hunting for good pajamas for the kids again.

1. Lands End- As I mentioned, this is what we went with last year. Fantastic quality! They had coordinating styles for the whole family. This year, though, the selection just isn’t speaking to me in the sizes that we need, especially considering we have a baby to dress this time around.

And they are having a 30% off Friends & Family sale now through November 12th. Use the code FRIENDLY and pin 3055 when you check out.

2. Gap- I think this is the winner for us this year. I specifically have my eye on these for Leyna, with some coordinating pjs made from jersey for Kendall, and a candy cane stripe footed onesie for Lowell.

4. Carters- They don’t offer the size range I need anymore (since my 5 year old looks like a 12 year old), but they still have some adorable options for the littles, and at super prices. These are only $10!

Through the 11th, you can get 25% off purchases of $50 or more with code 25DEAL, or 15% off your entire purchase with 15DEAL.

5. Target- While these aren’t specifically on sale this weekend, they are always a good price because TARGET. In store I’ve seen some cute Carters jammies (similar to the ones posted above by Carters), but I mostly love the Nick & Nora flannel pjs they carry for big kids every year. I haven’t seen them in store yet (nor have I looked hard), but they have them on their website right now for $20ish.

6. Hanna Andersson- These organic cotton pajamas are classic to me. Hanna Andersson’s quality has always, always impressed me. So these would be wonderful, classic pajamas to buy and plan to pass down to younger siblings. They also have the best variety when it comes to sizes, making it easier to coordinate kids of all ages.

Several of their holiday-themed print pajamas are on sale this weekend for $28 (down from $42), including these super cute polkadot girls jammies. And according to RetailMeNot.com, you can also save 15% off your order if you’re a new customer by using the code NEWCUSTOMER.

7. Personal Creations- I just don’t know if I can pass up getting Lowell some of these personalized butt-flap jammies! I keep coming back to them. This is probably the only year of his life I can get away with putting these on him. (And if you have a little girl, you MUST see the ruffly butt ones!)

8. Zulily- There are some great deals to be found on Zulily (there always are), but the key is to order, like, NOW. Zulily orders can take a while to ship, so if you need these in time to do anything other than just put them on the kids Christmas Eve, get to it. That said, if you can hold out for the shipping time, there are lots of cute holiday pajamas there for really, really great prices.

Zulily is a membership only website that offers new deals on kids, women’s and household stuff every day. The links I’ve provided to them will take you to my personal invitation account if you’re not already a member.

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I’m sure I’m missing some really great deals, but I have to cut myself off at some point. If you know of any, feel free to post them in the comments below!